Professor of Kinesiology (Open Rank, Tenure Track)

The Huckabee School of Education at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position in Kinesiology to begin August 2024. The successful candidate will display evidence of excellent teaching in the context of a liberal-arts education; experience in exercise physiology a collegial commitment to professional, university, departmental, and community service; an authentic Christian faith lived out through personal discipleship and active involvement in a local church; and support for the university’s vision, mission, and values.

Job Description:

Teaching in Kinesiology or related courses, academic advising, scholarship, and actively participating in campus life are expected. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as research and professional development.

A Master’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field, with additional certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and experience in exercise physiology, assessment and prescription, and strength and conditioning is essential. A doctorate in Exercise or a related field is preferred. A professional certification (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) or Clinical Exercise Physiologist, or another health-related certification, is also preferred. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications.

To Apply:

Click the button below to complete the Faculty Application for Employment and save as a PDF and electronically forward all documentation to Dr Terry DeWitt, Chair of the Search Committee, at dewittt@obu.edu. Priority review of completed applications will begin on April 22 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. Of its approximately 1,800 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers graduate and fully online degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, is minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park, and is in the foothills of the Ouachita National Forest. To learn more about the university, see the opportunity profile and visit obu.edu/jobs.